

The Playbook With David Meltzer
David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Nov 16, 2020 • 1h
Stop Seeking Approval | Road to Revenue #34
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s episode is about why you should Stop Seeking Approval.Don’t give a second thought about what others think of you, as that gives them power over your perspective. Focus on the people who are aligned with your own values, goals, and desires, so that you can more rapidly manifest what you want for yourself in life or in business.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11 am pst/2 pm est. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
[2:15] - Everything you’re looking for is already inside of you
[5:38] - How to feel worthy of your goals
[9:55] - How to seek approval from yourself not from others
[17:22] - There is no such thing as high or low self-esteem
[23:50] - Understand how to take control of the moment between emotion and action
[25:20] - Realizing that you help complete the universe in your own way
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Nov 15, 2020 • 21min
Kathrin Weishäupl: Founder and CEO Miss Smarthead | #ThePlaybook 322
Kathrin Weishäupl, Founder and CEO of the consulting company, Miss Smarthead, sits down to discuss a range of topics including the origins of the Miss Smarthead brand, how to have a healthy relationship with money, and the different ways that entrepreneurs can approach their fears.Weishäupl and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about how they employ the Law of Attraction in their lives and business and creating the avatar of your “ideal client” to find your niche. The pair also discuss why shifting to a positive way of thinking is one of the most effective ways to impact your reality (and your business).

Nov 14, 2020 • 20min
Anthony Casalena: Founder & CEO of Squarespace | #ThePlaybook 321
Anthony Casalena, Founder & CEO of Squarespace, sits down to discuss how Squarespace evolved from him trying to solve a website design problem for himself into a business that empowers countless entrepreneurs across the world.Casalena and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why Squarespace’s differentiator has changed over the years as the digital space has evolved, how their tools are being used during the pandemic to give entrepreneurs the ability to test business models, and the biggest lessons they’ve learned about managing employees and overhead. The pair also discuss their different approaches for setting goals and deadlines in order to grow an organization.

Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 20min
Your Perception Becomes Your Reality
Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted in San Diego back in 2018. Before Covid I used to host meetups in every city I traveled to so I could provide value to as many people as possible. You are going to learn: Understanding fear, the importance of enjoying the pursuit , and so much more.
[1:17] - The closer you can get to the truth, the larger your bandwidth will be.
[4:35] - You're leveling up your aggregate energy by asking, “how can I be of service?”, and “how can you help me?”
[11:13] - My perception is my reality dictated by my awareness, indicated by the vibration that I have.
[14:16] - When you're inspired time moves faster because your perception of time.
[17:24] - The only thing that makes anyone feel good is giving.
[20:12] - It’s an unexpected opportunity to make a mistake, feel good about it, and learn a lesson from it.
[22:09] - Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you're right.
[31:28] - The minute I think about what I want, it becomes a possibility.
[47:45] -You are the aggregate of who you surround yourself with.
[48:17] - You don’t know what you have, until you give it all away.
Let me know if you want to hear more of these full length meetups and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Nov 12, 2020 • 21min
NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and Daniel Bassichis: Co-Founders of the Admiral Capital Group | #ThePlaybook 320
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and Daniel Bassichis, co-founders of the Admiral Capital Group, share their thoughts on:
[:41] - How their partnership began over a shared desire to impact their communities through education
[2:01] - What David’s legendary NBA career taught him about teamwork that he’s been able to apply to leading a business
[7:27] - Why COVID has forced the co-founders of Admiral Capital to re-think the way they run the firm and give back at the same time.
[9:04] - How to simplify the most valuable lessons in order to better educate and empower the next generation

Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 35min
Manifesting Your Dreams Into Reality | Interview on Real AF With Andy Frisella
Today’s episode is from my appearance on Real AF with Andy Frisella. I joined Andy, his brother Sal and my good friend Carlos Reyes for over an hour and it is one of the best conversations I have had all year. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite part from today’s episode and text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training

Nov 10, 2020 • 21min
Jason LaRose: CEO of Equinox Media | #ThePlaybook 319
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jason LaRose, CEO of Equinox Media, shares his thoughts on:
[1:23] - How he started the digital side of his career before getting involved with other types of projects at Under Armour
[3:46] - His strategy for adapting to the rapid changes in the fitness industry in recent months
[7:14] - How Equinox has worked to provide its audience with a fitness collective which includes some of the world’s top brands
[12:02] - Why customer experience and word of mouth are such important marketing tools

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 1min
Don't Quit | Road to Revenue #33
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s episode is all about: Don’t Quit! Becoming who you aspire to be is a journey that you’ll be repeatedly tempted to abandon. Understand that quitting your pursuit of your potential, is the only thing that will ensure you are unable to achieve it.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11 am pst/2 pm est. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
2:05 - When things go wrong as they sometimes will
8:25 - Don’t define yourself by what you get. Don’t define yourself on what others think
10:29 - We have to take care of ourselves to take care of others
14:59 - If you feel like quitting, think about your faith
19:15 - The pace will always be slow if you attach your emotions to the outcome.
21:59 - You’ll never stop throwing the blows when you enjoy the persistent pursuit of your potential
27:13 - Success is failure turned inside out, we must see failure as lessons to be learned
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Nov 8, 2020 • 44min
Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
Hi everyone! My 2 favorite coaching clients are back for another episode. Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of newly rebranded, Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session and as usual they always come prepared with the best questions. The three of us are going to discuss being an eagle in sales, the Learning zone, anxiety zone, and comfort zone and the role of intention and expansion in your life.Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com

Nov 7, 2020 • 22min
Donald Driver: Former NFL Wide Receiver | #ThePlaybook 318
Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and owner of Driven Elite Fitness, sits down to chat about his desire to create positive change in the world and some of the different ways he works to accomplish that goal. He also shares a bit about the childhood experience that made him want to be a certified public accountant.Driver and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including Donald becoming the first ever brand ambassador for Moral Code footwear, the true meaning of the phrase “don’t buy friends”, and how to handle success with humility and confidence at the same time.